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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for going out. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and live music venues.

No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: Youth Hostel Zurich - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Morgental Tram Stop and Wollishofen Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, desks and linens. Stay2Night Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop and Backeranlage Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities at this property. Hard Hostel Zürich - 2-minute walk from Albisriederplatz Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers and coffee/tea makers. Budget Youth Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Meierhofplatz Tram Stop and Schwert Tram Stop. Property features include free WiFi. You’ll find showers and desks in all rooms.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in Zürich, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels might be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Zürich is 1158 mm.

Depending on your interests, you might appreciate these things around Zürich. Get out into nature with places such as Lindenhof, Lakeside Promenade and Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Swiss National Museum, Kunsthaus Zurich and Tonhalle Zurich. Visit landmarks such as Zürich Opera House, Museum Rietberg and Charles Tower.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Zürich in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Zurich Airport (ZRH), located 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away from the city centre. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Bahnhofquai-HB Station, Zürich Center S-Bahn and Central Tram Stop. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station), Zürich Central Station or Zürich Limmatquai Station.